11 Memorable 555 Phone Numbers From Movies and TV

Hollywood isn't required to use phone numbers that start with 555 -- it's not an FCC thing. Movies and TV shows have always used them as a courtesy, knowing that if they put a real phone number out there, people are going to call it. They use 555 because, until a few years back, that was a restricted exchange. (Now, by orders of something called the North American Numbering Plan Administration, phone companies are allowed to give out 555 numbers, just not anything between 555-0100 and 555-1999.) I decided to pay tribute to the concept of 555 numbers by putting together this list of 11 of the most memorable 555 phone numbers from movies and TV shows.

6 Cars You Wish You Had Lost

That’s right friends, even your pals at Automopedia are going to do a Lost tie-in. I mean, the finale was last night, and who could have guessed The Island was really… Just kidding. Won’t give it away because frankly we at the Automopedia offices need to watch The End on Hulu again, to try and catch everything. But what we can give you are 6 cars you wish you never had to deal with. You may be surprised at this list – we’re not going with the usual “Worst Car” ranking, which almost always includes a Pontiac Aztek and Yugo. And yes, we’re doing 6 because Lost was on for 6 seasons – we are geeks.

7 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented by Kids

Anyone who’s gotten to know a child knows how incredible they can be. Sure, they blurt out embarrassing observations in public, but that’s because they don’t filter their thoughts. And yes, they occasionally ruin wallpaper with crayons or finger paint, but that’s because their creativity knows no bounds. Here are seven examples of children whose imagination and ingenuity produced something extraordinary.

Top 10 Worst Movie Sequels

I admit it: I’m a sucker for sequels, even though they’re, almost always, a major let-down, in comparison to the original. Still, I plunk down my hard-earned money in hopes of reliving the excitement and wonder of the original all over again. Unfortunately, new directors, screenwriters and actors who phone in their performances for a paycheck, disappoint over and over again. This list was compiled based on original movies that experienced great box-office power, or are cult classics. If you find this list incredibly depressing, head over to the Top 10 Best Movie Sequels to lift your spirits.

The 10 Tallest Lighthouses in the United States

These are the ten tallest lighthouses in the United States that were built to be lighthouses. Other buildings and structures like the Statue of Liberty (302 feet), the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (352 feet) and the steeple of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Charleston (200 feet) have been used as lighthouses and are tall enough to be on this list but were not built as lighthouses. All of the tallest lighthouses in the United States are magnificent structures to see and visit and most are open to the public and allow visitors to climb to the top where fantastic views can be seen. Any visitor who does climb to the top along the tall spiral staircases will certainly feel it in the legs and lungs as one must climb over 200 steps to get to the top of these giants but the stunning views that await are well worth it.

Top 10 Backup Software Apps For Your PC

Not backing up your files regularly? You really should. There’s nothing worse in the computer world than losing all of your hard work – like your documents and projects – or your collection of fun – like your music and movies. You can do a lot to protect these files of course, but sometimes hard drives do fail. In those moments having a backup is crucial. PC owners have a wide variety of options when it comes to backup software. We’ve documented most of them in the past, but they’ve never been compiled in a single list. It’s always easier to figure out what you’re interested if everything’s in one place, so without further adieu I give you the top ten free PC backup solutions.

10 Memorable Funny Movie Quotes From Non-Famous Actors

We’ve all left the movie theater and repeated memorable lines from the films we just saw. In fact sometimes these lines become a staple in our own conversations for prolonged periods of time. But often times these lines are uttered by the stars of the movies. I mean it stands to reason that the most famous quotes from most movies are said by its main characters. However, once in a while you’ll get a line from an unexpected place and it’s that line that makes you laugh your ass off. It doesn’t happen often but it does happen. I’ve searched far and wide but I’ve managed to fine 10 memorable funny quotes from non-famous actors. Amazingly enough I have clips of every one of them.

Top 10 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Routine

Never feel like there's enough time in the morning? Find yourself struggling to get up or into work mode? We know the feeling. Try out these tips on waking up, getting energized, and getting things done in the early hours.

The 7 Types Of Pictures That Will Haunt You On Facebook

We all do dumb things. Some of us do some very, very dumb things. And unfortunately, everybody has a camera on their phone these days meaning you are always being watched. Then when you factor in the fact that a good portion of the world is involved in some sort of social media…you realize there’s a good chance your worst and most embarrassing moments could show up online for the whole world to see. Not a good thing when you realize that universities and employers are starting to use social media sites to makes decisions on hiring people for jobs and accepting people into colleges. So it may be a good idea to check your profiles and hide any of the following types of pictures.